Overview

• The tight end told WJZ’s Purple Playbook his comeback will be “very soon” in his first public comments since surgery.
• He returned to practice last week and advanced into positional and team drills Thursday as he continues his post-surgical ramp-up.
• The Ravens listed him as a limited participant on the Week 3 injury report after keeping him off injured reserve to preserve early availability.
• His earliest possible debut is Monday night against the Lions, contingent on how he responds to increased workload and medical clearance.
• Baltimore’s tight ends have produced two catches for seven yards through two games, highlighting the potential impact of his return to two-tight-end packages.